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Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is an international honor society that recognizes and encourages
scholarship among two-year college students. The mission of Phi Theta Kappa is to
recognize academic achievement of college students and to provide opportunities for
them to grow as scholars and leaders.

The LWTech chapter of PTK is Beta Iota Tau. Our chapter provides opportunities for
the development of leadership and service, an intellectual climate for exchange of
ideas and ideals, lively fellowship for scholars, and stimulation of interest in continuing
academic excellence.

Becoming a member of the Beta Iota Tau chapter of PTK allows students access to scholarships
and resources that can help them complete their educational goals.

Benefits of Membership

Recognition

Membership in PTK is a way for students to be officially recognized for their hard
work and academic excellence. When students join they will receive a membership certificate
and pin. PTK is an internationally recognized organization, and students can include
membership on their resume to indicate commitment to the PTK values of scholarship,
leadership, and service.

Leadership of Chapter

Professional Development Course

Five Star Competitive Edge is PTK’s exclusive online professional development plan for members to practice and strengthen their soft skills, including: communication, critical thinking,
interpersonal skills, and professional etiquette.

College Transfer Assistance

CollegeFish.org is an online resource dedicated to promoting two year completion and transfer pathways. Students can get
matched to colleges, access to scholarships, and create a transfer plan.

Community

Students at LWTech who join PTK are students who value academic excellence, leadership,
service, and have a strong work ethic.

Becoming a member of the LWTech chapter of PTK is an excellent way to get connected
with other students who share your goals and work ethic. Because PTK is open to students
in all programs members have the opportunity to network with a wide range of other
students.

Members also have opportunities to do service in our community, attend workshops and
conferences, and to grow as a servant leader and scholar.

How to Join

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to be invited to join PTK, a student must be currently enrolled at
LWTech in a Certificate, Associates, or Bachelors program, have completed the minimum
number of college level credits at LWTech, and have a cumulative college level GPA
of at least 3.5.

(College level classes are all classes at the 100 level or above. For example English
099 is not a college-level class)

Type of Degree

Minimum Completed College Level Credits

Minimum Cumulative College Level GPA

Certificate of 1 year

9

3.5

Associates

12

3.5

Bachelors

12

3.5

Transferring Membership

If you joined PTK at another two-year college, you may transfer your PTK membership
to the LWTech chapter. In order to receive the benefits of a PTK member while at LWTech,
you must transfer your membership. Contact the PTK Chapter Advisor to transfer your membership.

If you transfer from LWTech to another school with a Phi Theta Kappa chapter, you
can transfer your membership there.

Receive Invitation

Each quarter, the LWTech Chapter invites all eligible students at LWTech to become
a member of PTK.

Students receive an email invitation (to their student e-mail account) the quarter
following the quarter they met the eligibility requirements. For example, if you earn a cumulative college level 3.5 GPA in Fall Quarter, you will
receive an invitation in Winter Quarter. Invitations are sent by the 4th week of the
quarter.

The invitation is active until the last day of the quarter it was received in. If
you do not accept membership by that date, your invitation will expire. If you do
not accept membership initially, you will receive a new invitation each quarter you
are eligible. If you do not want to continue to receive invitations, contact the PTK Chapter Advisor.

Attend Induction Ceremony

The LWTech PTK Chapter holds an Induction Ceremony each Winter and Spring Quarter
for new members. This Ceremony officially welcomes new members into the chapter and
recognizes them for their academic success. New members will receive an invitation
to this Ceremony.